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Eulaliya · December 20, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 72 ★ MAESTRO RYAN CAYABYAB - KUMUKUTIKUTITAP (SF 1) / WV 73 LEA SALONGA NF★

Well, 18th place with 36 points is fine and acceptable for me, for I have spread the holiday cheer to everyone. Thank you so so much for all the votes to our Maestro of Accapella Mr. C, greatly appreciated! xlove

And now, let's begin the WV 73 NF featuring Broadway Diva Lea Salonga! xheya

Eulaliya · December 20, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 72 ★ MAESTRO RYAN CAYABYAB - KUMUKUTIKUTITAP (SF 1) / WV 73 LEA SALONGA NF★

WV 73: BROADWAY DIVA NF

María Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, KLD (born February 22, 1971), known as Lea Salonga (/ˈleɪə səˈlɒŋɡə/), is a Filipina singer and actress best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supplying the singing voices of two Disney Princesses, and as a recording artist and television performer.

At age 18, she originated the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, first in the West End and then on Broadway, winning the Olivier and Theatre World Awards, and becoming the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award. Salonga is the first Filipino artist to sign with an international record label (Atlantic Records in 1993). She is also the first Philippine-based artist to have received a major album release and distribution deal in the United States, and one of the best-selling Filipino artists of all time, having sold over 19 million copies of her albums worldwide.

Salonga was the first actress of Asian descent to play the roles of Éponine and Fantine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway. She also portrayed Éponine and Fantine, respectively, in the musical's 10th and 25th anniversary concerts in London. She provided the singing voices of two official Disney Princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011 for her work with The Walt Disney Company. Salonga starred as Mei-li in the 2002 Broadway version of Flower Drum Song. She has played numerous other stage, film and TV roles in the US, the Philippines and elsewhere. She has toured widely in the title role of Cinderella, among other roles, and as a concert artist. From 2015 to 2016, she returned to Broadway in Allegiance.

THE SONGS:

1. "I Dreamed A Dream" (Les Misérables)

2. "The Journey" (the only song in this NF that's not from any musical)

3. "Defying Gravity" (Wicked)

4. "Reflection" (Mulan)

5. "Someone Else's Story" (Jekyll & Hyde)

6. "I'd Give My Life For You" (Miss Saigon)

7. "Higher" (Allegiance)

8. "On My Own" (Les Misérables)

9. "A Hundred Million Miracles" (Flower Drum Song)

HOW TO VOTE:
Distribute these points for only six songs in these numbers:

Send your votes via PM to [MENTION=15323]Eulaliya[/MENTION]

DEADLINE:
Jan 5th at 12 CET

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Eulaliya · December 22, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA NF UP NOW! DDL: TBA ★

Just to let you know that a ninth song is added in light with my recent discovery. It is from a Rodgers-Hammerstein musical Flower Drum Song in which Miss Lea starred as Mei-Li. The deadline will be within the first week of January of 2017, when I will probably return from vacation.

Have fun listening and voting!

Lupus · December 23, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA NF UP NOW! DDL: TBA ★

Eulaliya, as with Zobo, I'll try my utmost to vote, but obviously have family commitments too so may be a bit before I do xrose

Lupus · December 29, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA NF UP NOW! DDL: TBA ★

:seen has voted

Great NF; she is a most talented singer indeed!

EurovisionSmile · December 30, 2016

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA NF UP NOW! DDL: TBA ★

I've just sent the votes!

This NF is very sweet! Except maybe for my top 2, which I consider to be a little bit above all the rest, the remaining songs are all more or less at the same level, so it became difficult to rank them at some point. All of them deserved at least a few points!

Good luck, Eulaliya! xcheer

Eulaliya · January 3, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA NF UP NOW! DDL: TBA ★

Hullo! Here is the illustrious Princess again, back home from fun-filled family vacation. xheat

And we have four voters so far! Thank you

us, South East England (I was about to say Asia XD),

and

!

Here are the scores:
30
26
26
18
18
16
12
12
...and a nil pointer?? Oh my! xfaint

For those who haven't voted yet, you still have time to do so, for I have announced the deadline: Jan 5th at 12 CET.
Happy New Year everyone! xcheer

Eulaliya · January 5, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA ★

Okay, time's up! The NF is officially closed, and two more regions have graced us with their votes. Thank you

and

!

And here are the final scores:
44
42
28
28
26
22
20
16
16

Let's wish Miss Lea the best of luck in the enchanting city of Amsterdam! xcheer

Eulaliya · January 7, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA AS FANTINE (SF 2) ★

So it has decided that Miss Lea will represent our beloved homeland with a emotional rendition from Les Misérables, playing as the single mother Fantine who sacrificed everything, even her life, for her daughter Cosette.

There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrong

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung
No wine untasted

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hopes apart
As they turn your dreams to shame

He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came

And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather!

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now, from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

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Nicholas123 · January 7, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA AS FANTINE (SF 2) ★

Ok, it was the obvious choice and it is definitely a classic, so i cannot complain. Too bad it was not "Reflection" though...

Eulaliya · January 10, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA AS FANTINE (SF 2) ★

Preparation for the next edition's NF is underway! This time the theme will be the all-time best ballads, songs that pour out from the heart and soul.

Now it's up to you to decide who will be included in this upcoming NF. The top-scoring artists will be given a song (hand-picked by me) for representation.

And the public poll is open for you to answer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15YlYcNrWv5LDOIYz1WwRIvs5aN08_FwdcruhQxFwUsA/
The rules are quite easy: You are to select only Top 10 artists to choose from. If the artist you like aren't mentioned, select "Other" and write the name of desired artist (this is optional).

The deadline will be after the Semi 3 results (Jan 14th or 15th). I will announce the results in the NF proper through LL in Freedom Room.

Cheers! xheya

Lalie

Lupus · January 10, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA AS FANTINE (SF 2) / PRE-NF ARTIST POLL FOR #74 (details on page 6) ★

As I know none of those artists, I'm afraid I'll have to leave the selection for the NF up to others, but you can expect my votes in whatever NF we end up with!

Eulaliya · January 14, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 73 ★ LEA SALONGA AS FANTINE (SF 2) / PRE-NF ARTIST POLL FOR #74 (details on page 6) ★

Miss Lea made it to the final! And we made it again!! Thank you so so much!! xlove

And as for the WV74 NF plans, the poll is cancelled and instead, the songs are handpicked by me for the total number of twelve. The LL will be tomorrow at 20 CET in Freedom Room.

See ya! xheya

Eulaliya · January 15, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ BEST OF BALLADS NF - DDL: TBA ★

Welcome to our 3rd National Final, featuring some of the best-loved ballads, songs that pour out from the heart and soul.

THE SONGS:

1. Sharon Cuneta & Cherie Gil - Bituing Walang Ningning (A Star Without a Sparkle)

2. Coritha - Huwag Nang Malumbay, Mahal (Don't Worry, Dear)

3. Aicelle Santos - Liwanag (Light)

4. Gary Valenciano - Warrior Is A Child

5. Faith Cuneta - Minsan Pa (Once More)

6. Apo Hiking Society - Batang Bata Ka Pa (You're Still Very Young)

7. Lani Misalucha - Saan Darating Ang Umaga (Where Will The Dawn Come)

8. Basil Valdez - Mahiwaga (Treasure)

9. Sheryn Regis - Follow Your Dreams

10. Sharon Cuneta - Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (May It Never End)

11. Freddie Aguilar - Alaala (Memory)

12. Regine Velasquez - Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan (In The Cradle's Swing)

Playlist here!

HOW TO VOTE:
Rank ten songs in traditional ESC-style (12-1)
Send your votes via PM to [MENTION=15323]Eulaliya[/MENTION]

DEADLINE:
JAN 27 @18 CET

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Lupus · January 15, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ BEST OF BALLADS NF - DDL: TBA ★

:seen has voted in this fabulous NF! Some very fabulous songs here to enjoy xcheer

Best of luck!

ShoeFlo · January 17, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ BEST OF BALLADS NF - DDL: TBA ★

I'm sure this NF is adorable and I'd love to vote...
...but there are 12 songs xfaint

Eulaliya · January 22, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ BEST OF BALLADS NF - DDL: TBA ★

Merlin's beard, I can't believe it!! 1st in REJU voting? Just to be propelled into the final? That was beyond astonishment. Beyond magical wonder. That will be remembered as the greatest moment in my entire WV history. It's possible because of you lovely voters, thank you with all my heart! xlove

WV 73: Lea Salonga - "I Dreamed a Dream"
SF 2: 36 pts - 17th place (Regular) 90 pts - 1st place (REJU)
Final: 127 pts - 12th place

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Eulaliya · January 26, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ BEST OF BALLADS NF - DDL: JAN 27, 18 CET ★

So we have more than one day left before the deadline, and thanks to our four voters:

,

us,

and

, here are the scores:

37
29
26
26
25
23
18
17
9
8
7
7

For those who haven't voted, you still have time to do so. Take your time if you wish, and enjoy! xheya

Eulaliya · January 31, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ AICELLE SANTOS - LIWANAG (SF2) ★

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"Cling to what is right,
and awaken yourself with truth.
There is only one life
so use it wisely.
Don't wallow yourself in darkness,
strive to seek again the light."

Liwanag is a one-of-a-kind ballad with a life-changing purpose. Its message is to find light in the knowledge of rightful truth, especially to deliquents everywhere.

In it, Aicelle refuses to get stuck in self-pity and "emotional muckraking" as she rallies the luckless and downtrodden to emerge from the darkness.
The song benefits as much from its tale of triumph over hardship as it does from Aicelle’s recently honed "theatrical" perspective—she manages to tell a story even in her wordless but urgently rendered improvisational runs!

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Lupus · January 31, 2017

Re: ☼ PILIPINAS / THE PHILIPPINES ★ WV 74 ★ AICELLE SANTOS - LIWANAG (SF2) ★

A simply fabulous and beautiful entry xlove

Best of luck Eulaliya xcheer

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